First AMG hybrid supercar coming in 2010

We’ve been hearing about AMG going green for a while and now CAR has a couple of new details on the diesel and hybrid future of the high-performance Mercedes-Benz models. According to AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg, AMG is getting ready to produce hybrid and diesel version of its cars that will also use low-weight material in order to keep performance at current levels.

Mornhinweg said that the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, which is 250kg lighter than the SL 63, will be the last high-performance AMG to have such massive power. He said the upcoming Gullwing supercar will be the first new model that will produce a modest 571-hp.

Mornhinweg said that by 2010 AMG will introduce...
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silver1 - 10/13/2008 6:20:11 PM

+1 Boost

They need something to compete against the Lexus LF-A Hybrid that will also be coming......

Gennissen - 10/13/2008 11:40:42 AM

+2 Boost

a 'modest' 571hp. these guys are real funny.

t_bone - 10/13/2008 6:13:43 PM

+1 Boost

Should still be able to spin the tires just off idle. :)

S4cabriofoxone - 10/13/2008 8:51:48 PM

0 Boost

You've got to be kidding. AMG is the antithesis of "green." I'm interested in seeing how it'll turn out.